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Obama Calls for AI Regulation While Rejecting Doomsayer Label

Former President Barack Obama said he does not view artificial intelligence with alarmist pessimism, positioning himself between AI optimists and doomsayers. He aligned with a cohort of liberal politicians who advocate cautious oversight of AI development rather than either unchecked growth or outright fear-driven restriction.

gizmodo.com · 2026-09-15

AI researcher explains shift from optimism to 'doomer' stance on AGI risks

In a personal blog post, the author details how their views on AI evolved from cautious optimism to deep concern, focusing first on economic disruption. They argue that while past automation created more wealth and leisure, a truly general AI that outperforms humans in every domain could eliminate the human economic role entirely, leaving society dependent on universal basic income.

borretti.me · 2026-09-07